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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

11

Local couple repeats vows in pretty home wedding

Mira LaNce Workman daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Merkley exchanged vows with Junior Merkley March 28 at the groom s parents home in Maeser The ceremony was held in the morning with Bishop Hay of Maeser ward officiating Immediate family attended A reception followed at the Glines LDS chapel The bride wore a white gown with blue accessories and carried a nosegay The groom wore a blue suit with green trim The couple will reside in Maeser where Merkley works in farming with his father The bride is a Uintah High School student and Merkley attended Uintah High School

Pring Beide Mira LaNce Workman Leland Tirkman Merkley Morgan Etkley Erena Jon Aneckiine Jace Lois Hacking Sult Marcel Gray Ronald Hanes Robert Court Syble Con Tad Provo Glines Lds Chapel Workman Jot Mes Ee If Gray Kinson Karma Bee Arlys Watkins Leonard Perry Clayton Curtis Marvin Carroll Sue Mires Hullinger Sh Harga Rudy Krissman Hiss Uintah Blah School Uintah Maeser Et

Shower Dance Honor Newlyweds At Lapoint

A Lapoint LDS ward chapel shower honored Mrs. Marvin Cook formerly Miss Mern Ross of Elko Nevada with vocal solos jokes duets piano and skit by local performers. Friday evening the couple were feted at a wedding dance with Freestone orchestra. The bride wore a white satin gown with a crown veil. They will make a home in Lapoint.

Lapoint LDS Ward Marvin Cook Mern Ross Elko Nevada Annie Davis Merl Jenkins Gladys Wardle Betty Vera Bigelow Melba Eaton Vanda Vanda Bigelow Mae Warburton Questa Freestone Orchestra Mra Devenn Ross Sandy Tridel Alterra High School Lapelnt

Bride Honored At Shower For Glenda Ruby Caldwell

Mrs Markell Caldwell nee Miss Glenda Ruby of Rocaevert was guest of honor at a trids shower Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Mark M Hall. Mrs Lamond Caldwell mother of the groom was hostess. Guests enjoyed games and a luncheon was served. The couple were married recently at Salt Lake City and putting their home in Ver 28 e.

Markell Caldwell Glenda Ruby of Rocaevert Mark M. Hall Lamond Caldwell Salt Lake City

Connie Twitchell Weds Lorenzo Boren In Home Ceremony

Connie Twitchell became bride in a home rites Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ house with Bishop Phil Watkins officiating. She wore a white gown and net veil. sister Helen Twitchell was maid of honor. Duane Paulson was best man. After a reception, the couple will reside in Wellington, Washington. The wedding was followed by a Uintah stake meeting notice for officers and teachers.

Connie Twitchell Lorenzo Boren Harold J Twitchell Phil Watkins Vernal Second Ward Ingle Helen Twitchell Duane Paulson Mr. Boren Sylvia Twitchell Glenda Hldridge Swaln Wellington

Hospital News List of Patients at Uintah County Hospital

Medics report patients at Uintah County Hospital over the past week including Gregory Rotobou Richaby Ego Ouray Lee Doyle Rangely Winstanaux Myron Burr Leste Buxer Denyer Curtis Dudley Jensen Winston Slaugh and Mrs Nose Pehacek Surgical patients include Mrs Zella Starbuck Rangely J Hart Wardle Marian Caster One Bonanza and Mrs Morgan Merkle.

Uintah County Hospital Gregory Rtobou Richaby Ego Ouray Lee Doyle Rangely Win ‘Anstanaux Myron Burr Leste Buxer Denyer Curtis Dudley Jensen Winston Slaugh Nose Pehacek Zella Starbuck J. Hart Wardle Marian Caster Bonanza Morgan Merkle

Cuban Holiday Prom Delights Ulitsh High Seniors

A capacity crowd attended Ulitsh High School’s Junior Prom at Imperial Hall with the Cuban Holiday theme. Decor and entrées featured palms and tropical touches, as students wore neon gowns and velvet outfits while a Rendlesbach orchestra provided music. Queen and King of the senior class were crowned, with credit given to faculty and student organizers for a festive evening and post prom celebration.

Ulitsh High School Imperial Hall Aott Rendlesbach Fumne Cochairman Promig Bamboo Ningvas Marion Caldwell Miss Net Gwen Wooley Dale Fullmer Marilyn Siddoway Veron Gardiner Bonnié Adamson Culty Glenn Ovard Pirman Arsel Alfred June Stewart Fae Rae

Dance Club to Learn New Calls Friday Evening

Uintah Stake Dancing club hosts third event in a series at the Stake Center on Friday April 14. The program offers square dancing, old time and modern dances from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM with instruction in new calls starting at 7:30.

Uintah Stake Dancing Club Stake Center Stake Hattie Y. Johnson Frank H. Walker Bart Merkley Romania Freestone Walt Roper Stake Mia

Women Bridge Club And Local Social News Summary

Ira, Francis Feltch hosted a Thursday bridge gathering for 34 members and two hosts Mrs Sack Turner and Mire Dick Bennett. Prizes went to Leveland Bennion and Mrs George Roth. April 1 Legion Auxiliary meets at 3 pm. Bridgette group hosted by Bay Hatch. Barbara McCarrell hosted Utah Power and Light Ladies. Tally Club hosted by Glenn Cooper. next host Apr 19 Mrs Russell Holley.

Ira Francis Feltch Bridge Club Mra Sack Turner Mire Dick Bennett Leveland Bennion Wat George Roth Charles Ie Nara Richard Tiffany F. G. Eskelson

Jr Current Topics Club Hosts Home Program

The Jr Current Topics Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Jack Turner home with co host Mrs. Tenney Johnston. The program on the American Home was given by Mrs. Bennie Schmit Mrs. Atton Harrison and Mrs. Blanch Murphy at the Cultural Club in Roosevelt. Hostesses served a salad luncheon for nine members and three guests. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Howard Williams home on April 24.

Bridgette Gue Bay Hatch Bridge Thomas Horst Goodrich Dean Voorhies Kenneth Strin Hob Johnston Barbara McCarrell Utah Power and Light Ladies C. Anderson Dora Carroll Aston Fullmer Jr. Current Topica Club Jack Turner Tenney Johnston Bennie Schmit Atton Harrison Blanch Murphy Roosevel Mrz Howard ‘Williams

Sr Current Topics Club Hosts Dinner and Talk

The Sr Current Topics Club met at Mrs. Roy Showalter’s home with Iva Mc Cary as hostess. Zelph Calder led the program and Rak Glenn Ovard spoke on Causes and Excuses for Wars. Fourteen members and one guest, Mrs. Dain, attended a salad luncheon. Next meeting set for May 4 at Mr. George Johnston’s home.

Sr. Current Roy Showalter Iva McCary Echo Park Dant Split Mountain Asher Merrsley Zelph Calder Glenn Ovard Dain George Johnston

Court of Honors To be Renewed In Uintah Area

Uintah district restarts monthly Court of Honor celebrations beginning Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Stake Center. The effort, led by M H Wilkinson and supported by Dr R E Ependrove and others, aims to strengthen scout relations, boost parental interest, and honor scouts.

Uintah Area Inter Distriet Boy’ Stouts of America M. Hf. Wikson Stake Center Court of Honor Uintah Aime Hotel Vernal R. E. Ependrove Henry Millecam Sr Alvin ‘Weeks MIA Arthur Schiefermayer Henry Polad Activiiles Chellus Caldwell Wallace Paull Ted Mohr

Progressive Arts Club Meeting Notes and Easter Tea

Progressive Arts Club met Thursday at Mrs. Don Bragger home for a brief business session and a lesson for children. Mrs. Bragger announced her plans for a tea in Brig ham City and nominees for Mother of Utah. Eight members attended plus Mrs. Bingham. A dessert luncheon with an Easter theme followed. Next meeting slated for April 20.

Progressive Arts Club Don Bragger Pela Ana Yas Brigam City Mother of Utah Bingham

Scout Hosts Rotating Court Of Honors Change

The court of honors will rotate so each troop can host the event. Edward Aycock has been appointed scoutmaster of Glines.

Astake Edward Aycock Glines

Teston Stone mill’s 17th century import to America

Fragmentary note describes a mill named Teston Stone imported from England in the 17th century and embedded on a street site in America. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but references a historical print mill origin and location.

Faroms Teston England

Future Farmers Honor Parents At Annual Fete

Uintah Future Farmers of America honored the parents of club members at a banquet April 12 in the high school lunch room. Lowell Roberts, club president, and advisor Doyle Tandon led the event before about 250 guests including sons and others. The menu featured Park as the main course and the home economics department prepared the meal.

Uintah Future Farmers of America Organization Lowell Roberts Doyle Tandon Home Economics Department Naomi Lunt Park Maughn Colton Sinsing

Af Fair Program Spoiled by Ducted Saxo Phone and Vocal Finale

The club presented an event where a saxophone phone duct was rendered by Mr. Roberts and Glen Billings. The final number featured Avard Rig sby, principal, and committees for the af fair were led by Terry Fletcher on reception Leland Preece on decorations and Donald Batly on dishwasting.

Mr. Roberts Glen Billings Avard Rigsby Terry Fletcher Leland Preece Donald Batly

Bill Bennett No 2 Ts Rangely Basin Deepest Shale Well

Bill Bennett No 2 Olf well on the Mary E Hefty lease began pumping this week as the deepest shale well drilled in Rangely Basin. The well sits about 300 feet from Bill Bennett No 3, with 1 800 feet of drill hole now in place. Coowners are Bill Bennett, a Denver restaurateur, and John Borkhold of Denver.

Bill Bennett Rangely Basin Mary E. Heftey Rangely Mel Toles Denver John Borkhold Rangell Basin Bennett

Three Accidents On Highway 40 Cause Damages In Vernal

A series of crashes on U.S. Highway 40 near Vernal between April 3 and April 8 left several injured and significant property damage. A 1050 Ford struck a horse near Vernal, injuring four and killing the horse. a second crash near Vernal damaged three vehicles with over $1000 in damage. a third crash injured one driver and left neck injuries, with one driver hospitalized then released. Patrolman Hatch announced citations would be issued.

U. 5 Lamm. Hatch Ford Gerald C. Chapman Cloverdale Cal Vernal US 46 Bobbie Lee Davis Louisiana Jean Boothe Canada Davis Rita’ Marie Bluntzer Boothe Sun O11 Co Price Denver Colo Vernak U.S. 40 Wm. 5 Stringham Leslie M. Buxer Uintah County Hospital Denver Veterans’ Hospital Hatch

Special Interest Group to Present The Magnificent Yankee

Uintah Stake presents Ursel Allred reading The Magnificent Yankee at the Stake Center on a Wednesday in April 1913. Mrs Harold R Sargent and Mrs Arthur Manwaring perform organ and piano, with Alfred directing speeches and Justice Holmes portrayal by a Uintah High School director. Free admission. program directed by Frank R Walker and Hattle Y Johnson.

Uintah Stake Stake Center Stake Ursel Allred Harold R. Sargent Arthur Manwaring Alfred Uintah High School Justice Holmes Sargent Manwaring Frank R. Walker Hattle Y. Johnson

Woolley Appointed to Uintah Bank Board of Directors

Waller Woolley, cashier of the Uintah State Bank in Vernal, was named a member of the bank’s Board of Directors at a regular monthly meeting. The board cited his long banking experience and community involvement as assets. Woolley began as a bookkeeper in 1916, later worked with Vernal Milling and Light and the Ashley Mercantile Institution, rejoining the bank in 1922 and contributing to the bank’s growth as Uintah Basin’s largest bank.

Waller Woolley Uintah State Bank Vernal Woolley Uintah Bank Vernal Milling and Light Company Ashley Fecnerative Mercantite Instituat Bank Uintah Basin

Plane Crash Culprit Details from Page 1 Report

Plane crash occurred during a snow storm late Sunday afternoon. Pilot Lawrence Siddle and passenger Cody Boe were involved. Siddle died from exposure after being left in the wreckage. neighbor Johnson aided rescue efforts and guided responders to the site. Wreckage spotted Monday by a Challenger flight en route from Salt Lake City to Billings. Johnson, a Vernal resident for about a year, is associated with Carter officialdom.

Are Lawrence Siddle Cody Boe Johnson Eeed Bureau of Reclamation Boysen Thermopolis Mr. Siddle Mr. Johnson Salt Lake City Billings Mont Vernal Carter

Fossil Committee Plans Dance Fundraiser Event

The Fossil Committee chaired by Kenneth Richardson will host a dance on the 21st or 28th at the local service station opera tors. A deep freeze prize will be awarded with proceeds aiding freight and shipping costs for fossils from the Carnegie Museum to the local field house museum. Other committee members include Claude Banks and Dick Gosdiner.

Kenneth Richardson Carnegie Museum Field House Museum Claude Banks Dick Gosdiner

Gardenia uses cited in world book encyclopedia notes

The World Book encyclopedia states that in China and Japan the yellow fruit of the gardenia is used for dyeing silk and at the Cape of Good Hope the hardwood of some species is used for making farm implements.

China Japan Cape of Good Hope

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